Oklahoma Bankers Association

What Oklahoma Bankers Association does

Oklahoma Bankers Association (OBA) is a nonprofit professional trade association founded in 1897 and headquartered at 643 N.E. 41st Street, Oklahoma City, that serves as the collective voice and professional services hub for Oklahoma-licensed banks. Its stated mission is to "help make bankers better," operationalized through recurring membership dues paid by Oklahoma banks, a portfolio of in-person and virtual education programs (Basic Banking School, Compliance School, Consumer Lending School, Commercial Lending Seminars, webinars, and the new First Friday Fraud Forums), flagship events such as the Annual Convention at OKANA Resort and the Annual Washington Visit, and proprietary legal publications including monthly Legal Briefs, the OBASCO Banking Code, and the Deskbook on Trusts and Estates.

OBA monetizes its activity through three primary revenue streams: (1) subscription-style professional membership dues from Oklahoma banks, the core relationship mechanic; (2) event registration and sponsorship fees (e.g., $500 per banker for the 2026 Washington Visit with sponsorships from Oklahoma State Banking Department, FHLBank Topeka, Deluxe, Navanta, PRI, NFP, and others); and (3) one-time unit-priced catalog sales through its wholly-owned subsidiary OBASCO, which distributes the Directory of Banks, Banking Code print and CD, Deskbook on Trusts and Estates, Holiday Closing Signs, and the customizable Oklahoma Views & Vistas Calendar. Distribution is channel-direct via the OBA.com public website, the MyOBA member portal, and in-person gatherings.

The organization has a small permanent staff (headcount disclosed at 11-50), is governed by a board chaired by Steve Bagwell (with Mike Wynn listed as Chairman in supplemental input) under President & CEO Adrian Beverage, and operates exclusively within Oklahoma. Customer-facing outputs and government-relations advocacy — including the OkB PAC and Contact Banker Program — are bundled into the membership, while a discounted CrimeDex fraud-intelligence subscription and the Emerging Leaders Program (joint with the American Bankers Association) extend the value proposition beyond traditional training. The technology stack is conventional (WordPress-based public site, MyOBA portal, partner-hosted webinar delivery), with no proprietary platform architecture beyond content and curriculum IP.

Name

Oklahoma Bankers Association

Legal name

Oklahoma Bankers Association

Website

https://oba.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oklahoma Bankers Association (OBA) is a 129-year-old nonprofit trade association that provides compliance education, legal publications, advocacy, fraud-prevention resources, and networking events to Oklahoma-licensed banks through membership dues and its OBASCO catalog subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: OBA operates as a membership organization for Oklahoma banks, generating revenue primarily through professional membership fees from member institutions.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from educational seminars, conferences, and the annual Washington Visit. Fees vary by event type - Washington Visit is $500 for bankers, $300 for Emerging Leaders.
3. OBASCO Product Sales: Sale of professional products including the Directory of Banks, Banking Code publications, Deskbook on Trusts and Estates, and holiday closing signs through the OBASCO catalog.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oklahoma Bankers Association (OBA) is a private, nonprofit professional trade association serving Oklahoma's banking industry since 1897. It offers member banks compliance education programs, legal resources, government relations advocacy, fraud prevention tools, networking events, and banking reference publications through its OBASCO catalog and MyOBA member portal.

Product overview

Oklahoma Bankers Association (OBA) is a trade association for Oklahoma banks offering a portfolio of member services including publications (OBASCO Directory of Banks, Banking Code, Deskbook on Trusts and Estates, Legal Briefs, Oklahoma Views & Vistas Calendar), education programs (Basic Banking School, Compliance School, Consumer Lending School, Commercial Lending Seminars, Webinars, Book Club), events (Annual Convention, Annual Washington Visit, Shred Fest, First Friday Fraud Forums), and member tools (MyOBA Portal, Oklahoma Bank Directory). The association also provides fraud prevention resources including CrimeDex subscriptions and fraud alerts, government relations support including OkB PAC, and professional development through the Emerging Leaders program. Products are distributed through the OBASCO catalog and MyOBA member portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OBASCO: Oklahoma Bankers Association's product catalog service offering banking reference materials, directories, compliance guides, and educational resources to member institutions.

Products and services

• OBASCO Directory of Banks Annual directory providing important information on all Oklahoma banks, savings and loans, savings banks, holding companies and related institutions; available in print format with tiered pricing for member quantities.
• OBASCO Banking Code Annually revised desktop reference containing all statutory provisions of the Oklahoma Banking Code, State Banking Board rules, Oklahoma Financial Privacy Act, and related compliance content; available in print ($78.25 retail, $46.03 member) and CD ($64.44 retail, $36.82 member) formats.
• OBASCO Deskbook on Trusts and Estates Comprehensive reference book covering the full text of Oklahoma statutes on trusts and trustees, probate, administration of estates, power of attorney, guardianship, conservatorships, Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, and related topics. Retail price $78.15, member price $45.97.
• OBASCO Holiday Closing Signs Eye-catching signs to inform customers when the bank will be closed for Federal Reserve holidays; available in standard signs ($27.62) and static cling English/Spanish or English-only versions.
• Oklahoma Views & Vistas Calendar Annual calendar featuring Oklahoma imagery available for bank distribution; order by August 31 for $1.25 per calendar; $1.50 per calendar after; banks can customize with logo and information.
• MyOBA Member Portal Online member portal providing access to OBA member resources, event registration, store access, and account management for Oklahoma Bankers Association members.
• OBA Education Programs Comprehensive banking education including Basic Banking School, Intermediate School, Compliance School, Consumer Lending School, Commercial Lending Seminars, Supervisor Bootcamp, and FDIC Banker Outreach programs offered in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
• OBA Webinars Online continuing education webinars for banking professionals covering flood insurance compliance, call report preparation, commercial lending documentation, garnishment processing, fraud prevention, fair lending, FCRA compliance, and Reg E resolution processes.
• OBA Annual Convention Annual convention held at OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City featuring industry speakers, regulatory updates, and networking opportunities for Oklahoma bankers.
• 2026 Annual Washington Visit Annual Washington D.C. visit with regulatory agency briefings, meetings with the Oklahoma Congressional delegation, and networking events; held September 20-22, 2026 at The Mayflower Hotel; registration fees $500 for bankers and $300 for Emerging Leaders.
• OBA Legal Briefs Monthly legal update publication covering Oklahoma banking law topics including EFTA, Regulation E, UCC Article 4A, Nacha Operating Rules, real-time payments, fraud prevention, garnishment processing, guardianship documentation, arbitration agreements, and Uniform Consumer Credit Code provisions.
• First Friday Fraud Forums Monthly virtual fraud prevention meetings held on the first Friday of each month via Zoom, exclusively for OBA members, covering latest fraud trends affecting member banks statewide.
• CrimeDex Subscription (member discount) Discounted subscription to CrimeDex, a nationwide crime alert and information sharing service, available through OBA membership; enables financial institutions to share fraud intelligence and receive alerts about criminal activity patterns.
• Shred Fest Events Secure document shredding events hosted by OBA in partnership with AARP Oklahoma and local sheriff's offices; provides members and community with secure on-site document destruction services.
• Oklahoma Bank Directory (Banks on the Web) Online directory of Oklahoma banks (also known as Banks on the Web) providing a searchable listing of financial institutions in Oklahoma.
• Emerging Leaders Program Professional development program for next-generation banking leaders; includes Emerging Leader Awards in partnership with American Bankers Association recognizing excellence, integrity, and service to bank, industry, and community.
• OkB PAC Political Action Committee enabling Oklahoma bankers to participate in political advocacy and support candidates favorable to the banking industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members receive regularly updated legal briefs on Oklahoma banking regulations and compliance matters

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oklahoma State Banking DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2026Sponsor of the Welcome Reception at the 2026 Washington Visit. Collaborates with OBA on industry events and convention support.
• AARP OklahomaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026OBA partnered with AARP Oklahoma to host Shred Fest events for document destruction, promoting fraud prevention and identity protection for Oklahoma residents. Additional events hosted in Shawnee, Enid, Edmond, and Tulsa.
• Oklahoma County Sheriff's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partnered with OBA and Absolute Data Shredding for the Shred Fest event to provide secure document disposal services to community members.
• Absolute Data ShreddingminorOthersVendor providing secure on-site shredding services for OBA's Shred Fest events in partnership with AARP Oklahoma and the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office.
• CrimeDexcoreOthersCrimeDex is a nationwide crime alert and information sharing service that OBA facilitates discounted subscriptions to for member banks. Critical for information sharing to prevent losses from fraud events.
• FHLBank TopekaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of lunch at the 2026 Washington Visit event.
• DeluxeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Refreshment Break at the 2026 Washington Visit.
• NavantaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Monday evening reception at the 2026 Washington Visit.
• PRIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Refreshment Break at the 2026 Washington Visit.
• NFPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of transportation (bus departures) at the 2026 Washington Visit.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• BankWebinars: On-demand webinar provider for community banks covering compliance topics like flood insurance, FCRA, and Reg E — directly overlapping with OBA's webinar product and a potential substitute for in-person compliance training.
• Bankers Alliance: Provider of compliance, lending, and risk management training for community banks, featured on OBA's site as an endorsed partner. Overlaps with OBA's compliance education product line as a competing/specialized training provider.

Broad incumbents

• Conference of State Bank Supervisors: National organization of state banking regulators that partners with state banking associations like OBA on regulatory coordination. Adjacent rather than competing, but operates in the same regulatory and policy ecosystem OBA serves.
• American Bankers Association: National trade association for the U.S. banking industry providing compliance training, advocacy, publications, and conferences. Directly comparable mission and product set to OBA but at national scale across all 50 states.

Direct peers

• Texas Bankers Association: State-level banking trade association for Texas banks, offering the same suite of membership, education, advocacy, legal, and compliance services as OBA. Most structurally comparable peer given similar state-chartered bank membership model.
• Ohio Bankers League: Ohio state banking association offering education, government relations, compliance, and member services. Operates with a similar member-association structure focused on a single state's banking community.
• Independent Community Bankers of America: National trade association specifically representing community banks with advocacy, education, and compliance resources. Overlaps with OBA's core community-bank member base and offers similar education and regulatory programming.
• Florida Bankers Association: Florida state banking trade association offering compliance, education, government relations, and member publications. Operates the same association-based model as OBA serving a single state's bank membership.
• California Bankers Association: State trade association for California banks providing advocacy, education, compliance training, and member services. Mirrors OBA's mission and product portfolio at scale in a different state.
• Illinois Bankers Association: State banking association for Illinois banks providing education, advocacy, legal resources, and conferences. Closely comparable member-driven service model with similar compliance and education offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oklahomabankers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCexample
• Facebookfacebook.com/oklahoma-bankers-association
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oklahoma-bankers-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/okbankers

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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